He said: "Over in Iraq, we have soldiers dying and others being wounded, and all of them are subject to being shot at. They didn't have to volunteer to join the military. And I didn't have to change my vote to support this filibuster plan. But I did it for the good of the country."
Peach, I heard Lindsey make this comment on two programs, but he was on The Ralph Bristol Show in Greenville at 5 P.M., and did not make this statement again. I believe Graham is well aware of the trouble he is in, and seemed to be trying to do some back pedaling. Ralph Bristol is a local talk show host, and while I usually don't like him too well, he did a good job of 'taking it to Lindsey'. He demanded answers and challenged Lindsey on why he would participate in this compromise when the Republicans had a chance to win a complete victory. He reminded Lindsey that if the Democrats were in the position the Republicans were in, they would never ever entertain the idea of a compromise! Lindsey acknowledged he had disappointed his constituents, but he thought he was doing the right thing, but he might be proven wrong.
After the interview with Lindsey, Thomas Ravenel was the guest. He was critical of Lindsey's position in this matter, taxes, and free trade. He seems to have an interest in running against Graham in 2008! He said he couldn't commit now, because 'it would take a lot of money to mount a campaign, and he had to concentrate on making money in his real estate business if he were to entertain running.' Ralph asked him if he was aware that he might not have to use his money because Republicans were so upset with Lindsey they might contribute enough for his campaign?' He said, "Hmmm, I hadn't thought about that." He sounds interested. He ran a good race against DeMint, and sounds good, but he has not held public office before. I'm hoping Bob Inglis will challenge Graham, and I could support either man. I admit I feel a little sorry for Lindsey, because I think he has let John McCain manipulate him. However, he is accountable for his actions. I wish folks in Arizona would recall McCain...he's dangerous IMO, because you can't depend on him or trust him...he's a complete egomaniac.
Interesting! I hope someone good DOES run against Graham; I'll work my heart and soul out for them.
Ravenel/Inglis/Sanford
Rats, I missed that. I was waiting to hear Graham, but had to go to my daughter's soccer game. I think I heard earlier on that show about some ppl already have asked Ravenel to run or to draft him to run. I supported him against DeMint, and I would work hard to get him elected. He seems to be a true conservative.